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ZIP 29550

Pop. 29,924·Darlington County·120th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,130/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$835
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 29550 · $1,130
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,090/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,560/yr
At $1,130/mo median
Location
StateSC
CountyDarlington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29550 (Hartsville, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,924
Median income
$51,491
Median age
40.8
Renters
27.9%
Age distribution
23.3%
21.4%
22.1%
13.9%
19.3%
Under 1823.3%
18–3421.4%
35–5422.1%
55–6413.9%
65+19.3%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
29.2%
White63.3%
Black29.2%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian1.1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
12.9%
32.9%
29.5%
24.7%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
72.1%
27.9%
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 29550 in Hartsville, SC has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,630 → $51,491
up 3.7%
Population
29,684 → 29,924
up 0.8%
Renter share
28.4% → 27.9%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.1% → 24.7%
+1.6 pts

Median household income climbed from $49,630 to $51,491 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 29550 covers Hartsville, SC. The median rent here is $1,130/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($51,491/yr), ZIP 29550 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 29550?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 29550 (Hartsville, SC) is $1,130. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 29550 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 29550's median rent of $1,130/mo is $835 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 29550 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29550 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Carolina, ranking #120 out of 124 ZIPs at $1,130/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29550?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,130/mo in ZIP 29550. The local median household income is $51,491/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29550?

Rent in ZIP 29550 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 29550 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 29550 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,130/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($51,491/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 29550 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 29550 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.9% of ZIP 29550 households are renters, while 72.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 29550 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 29550 compare to the rest of Hartsville?

ZIP 29550 sits right at the Hartsville citywide median of $1,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 29550 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 29550 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,130/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 29550's median household income ($51,491/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 29550 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.2%
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